Tattoo

Canadian Born Dogs

A CKC registered dog would have tattoo markings that would consist of a designated tattoo series, serial number for each dog, letter signifying the year the dog was born. For example, ABC (tattoo series assigned to breeder from the CKC) 1 (serial number assigned to the dog) Y (letter representing the year of birth of the dog). A complete tattoo marking would appear similar to this: ABC 1Y. The tattoo year letter for dogs born in 2011 is Y.

Tattoo Birth Year Letter Table

1998=H

2007=T

2015=C

1999=J

2008=U

2016=D

2000=K

2009=W

2017=E

2001=L

2010=X

2018=F

2002=M

2011=Y

2019=G

2003=N

2012=Z

2020=H

2004=P

2013=A

2021=J

2005=R

2014=B

2022=K

2006=S

Imported Dogs Including Dogs Owned by U.S. Residents

Upon entering Canada a dog must be identified with the tattoo series allotted to the Canadian importer along with a serial number.

The marking is located in the right or left ear, or left of the flank.Tattoo marking does not exceed seven digits.

Tattoo marking is unique and not a duplication of a current CKC tattoo series already in use.

Application is accompanied by verification of the tattoo marking through a certified three-generation pedigree.

A year letter is not required for an imported dog. For example: V T F 1

The Canadian Kennel Club is a national, member-based non-profit organization, incorporated under the Animal Pedigree Act of Canada. It provides registry services for all officially recognized breeds of purebred dogs. Provides governance for all CKC approved dog shows, dog trials and canine events. Finally, the CKC is a communication organization informing all people interested in dogs.